Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence

Urgently & Substantially build up the UK Armed Force's conventional Capabilities

Closed 95 signatures

What the petition asks

We plead with the Government to abandon cuts to the Armed Forces and instead immediately initiate a drastic build-up of conventional capabilities. Troop and Hardware levels are alarmingly low which could lead to catastrophe if not remedied in very short order.
The conflict in Ukraine & threat of conflict with China is proof that we need a large, formidable Military, especially but certainly not solely Naval, which cannot be raised overnight. As it stands the Armed forces are still capable, but everything is relative. Current planned investment is too little too distant. Our Nuclear Deterrent could prevent a direct attack upon the UK, but time and again the importance of Conventional forces is being shown to be critical for our protection.

Timeline

28 Feb 2022 Petition opened for signatures
28 Aug 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 95
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 28 Feb 2022
Closed 28 Aug 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.